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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

Many good farmers keep horses in
stables during the entire year, except
when out at work. Those who do not
should at least get the horses under
shelter at night and during stormy
DAYS.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

The South is increasing its food crop
heavily and this years corn crop will
be 50,OO0,OO0 bushels larger than last
year, and lOO,000,000 bigger than the
unusually large crop Of 1881.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

Glover is considered one of the best
crops to renovate the soil that can be
sown, and it is usually profitable to
grow it on the farm, ii for no other
purpose than TO enrich and strengthen
the soil
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

The whip is the parent of stubborn
ness IN high-spirited animal, while
genlleness will, win obedience and at
the same time attach the animal TO ia
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

The color of pure Devon cattle is
red varying from a rich dark to a
pale chestnut.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

WHAT are you crying about. John.
nyP' asked Mr. Fizzletop of his little
boy Johnny, Christmas day. Il can't
--boo-tind-boo- my candy horse"
and then the poor little fellow broke
down completely, where did YOU
put it ?" ''I-I-eat-it up"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

A relieffor sealds. burns. ivy poison
etc, will be found in an external appli
cation of sweet OH snd lime water. -
Good Housekeeping.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

I. W, Follice, a welI-known farmer
living near Garfield, W. T., raised
1000 bushels of wheat this wear by
weight, on 700 acres Of land. This is
reported to be billy country. but Mr.
Follics hauled on one wagon with fonr
horses just 1890 pounds OF wheat
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

Turnips should not be dug until late
in autumn. Like cabbage, they will
continue to grow after the first light
irosts. They are capable of enduring
low temperature without injury.
They require cool storage. When
placed III a warm cellar they become
corky, tough and imp tlatable for both
man and beast If wintered in a pit
or cellar at point just above freezing
they will be as crisp and as good in
the spring as they were when dug.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

Beasts with small chests do not fat.
ten readily and are very susceptible to
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

A writer claims that seed potatoes
are much more valuable if the sprouts
have not started until planting time
that the first sprouts that start will
make more vigorous plants than any
subsequent ones. He says that where
twenty-four bushels of seed are to be
planted, the increase in the crop viii
pay 80 per cent. on the cost OF II auita'
bic building for cold storage. He takes
great pains to keep his seed potatoe,
hard and sound as possible till the day
of planting.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

Every farmer should study and have
a general knowledge of the internal
structure of the horse-his greatest
helpmate at labor He should know
and probably does, that of all the do.
mestlc animals the horse has the
smallest stomach, and therefore sbonId
be fed and watered the oftenest
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

Deep fall or early winter blowing
should be followed by another deep
blowing in the spring. This properly
done is the biggest half OF the work IN
growing a good crop. Then let 1t be
remembered that deep blowing pre-
vents the soil on the undula'ing up.
lands from washing away. Millions OF
acres in the older states beyond the
Mississippi have been scratched and
scratched until their soil has washed
away and now constitutes the mud
bars at the mouth Of the Mississippi.
Thus have their best uplands been de-
stroyed.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18
AGRICULTURAL.
pevoted to the Interests OF FARMERS
and Stockmen.
Horse Feeding.

II makes little difference what klnc
Of grain a horse has been fed while III
the stable, il he is taken out ana I'M,
medistely driven fast or worked haru
on a full stomach he will seour nine
times out of ten. When a horse Is 10
be driven rapidly a long distance or set
TO work without previous preparation
his morning meal should be very iight
and he should be watered before iced
ing and not again for nearly two hours
after. He should have water ana a
light luncheon of oats in the middle OF
the forenoon and afternoon, and he
will step along livelier all day and not
he worn out when night comes: IL
does a horse just as much good to have
a drink of water and light lunch
when at hard work as it does man,
and he will show it in his sprightly APP
pearance and lively gait. and when ne
comes home 10 his regular meal he
will not gulp down water by the barre!
nor gobble his food like a ravenous
dog. A hungry horse is like hungry
man-weak and spiritless, and the man
who keeps him at hard work when he
is in such condition ought to be
roundly fined or soundly trounced for
cruelty to animals.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-18

Arthur Clough was killed almost in.
stantly by falling from the roof of the
new schoolhouse at Tacoma.
Henry Edgerton, the well known
orator, was found dead in LAWYERS
office at San Francisco. Apoplexy was
the cause.
A young man named Henry G.
Cook Was shot and instantly killed by
his father-in-law, George Cox, at a
ranch near San Andreas, Cal.
Eugene Semple, Governor of Wash
ington Territory, in his annual report
to the Secretary of the Interior, esti-
mates the population of the territory
at l43 500, an increase of over 10000
IN the last two years. The taxable
property of the territory, exclusive of
railroad property is given at $50.
oo5 $40, an increase of nearly 81
ooo uoO over last year. Settlement on
pubic lands, OF which nearly II 900 600
acres remain un>urveyed, has been re-
tdrded by that fact, by the uncertainty
OF Northern Pacific titles, by extensive
indlan reservations, etc The report
speaks at length of the resources and
capabilities of the territory, in the wav
OF crops, stock-raising, minerals and
lumber production, etc, and of their
great variety and importance. OF o.
ooO children of school ge, the average
daily attendance is about % 900. Labor
is hardly equal to the demand. The
salmon fisheries yielded $12, 124,OOO
during the year.
An engine exploded near blackberry
A. l.. killing engineer Schroeder. fire.
man Long and brakeman Trapp. The
bodies were found about 300 feet from
.he track. Several freight cars were
badly wrecked. The engine was at
Iacned to the east-bound freight train,
and the boiler exploded when the train
was two miles from Ash Fork The
oodies were found about eighty wards
rom the scene OF tho explosion. man,
sied beyond recognition. They were
only identified by clothing. The ex.
plosion derailtd six cars and damaged
the truck for great distance. Long
trip. "
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-25
a Special Service.

AS previously announced the services at
the Congregational church last Sunday
evening were of an unusual order. The
services were In charge OF the young la.
dies and was carried out by them. Miss
Alice Fiske acted as leader. The services
were opened In the usual manner by the
pastor, who retired In few moments to II
seat In the audience, The programme as
carried out was very attractive The prin,
cipal features might be mentioned with
interest to our readers. The first was a
hymn, called Read y our Marching Or.
1ers,' This hymn was written upon the
reply of the Duke of Wellington when
asked whether II paid to attempt to civilize
the world. Read your marching orders"
was the reply.
The Misses McNair and De Lagneau
and Mesdames Jordan and Blanchard rem.
dered vocal quartette In delightful
manner.
Miss Whittlesey gave vocal solo, which
was considered quite the feature of the
evening. Miss Whittlesey's voice is under
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-25
thorough cultivation and Is very attractive

thorough cultivation and Is very attractive
and enjoyable to listento
A pap.r entitled "rle Bridge" writter
by Miss Roberts, was read by Miss Meigs
The sotermsq bridge" Is the chain OF
nine industrial and religious schools estab
lished and maintained In various parts Of
the barbarous world by missionary teach.
ers.
A paper and map exercise was ,hen Civ.
en- by Miss Stout explaining the work In
Micronesia.
Four young ladies gave recitation In
cnstume-Miss Grace Stout as a Turkish
girl, Miss Edith Jordan as II japanese, Miss
Agnes Buffers ~ an African, and Miss
Ida Forbes rs a Micronesian. The recita.
tions were each descriptive Of the life of
young ladies' in the countries represented,
This was an extremely novel feature, and
WAS very entertaining.
The pastor then announced that there
would ia another number upon the pro-
gramme, and without rehearsal; 1t was
called a collection There was a prayer by
the pactor and the benediction.
Having no programme, the above Is not
in the exic, order rs given, but the features
are stated rs carried out. The exercises
were carefully arranged and were very ex.
cellent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-25
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co.,
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story
the truth Of which is vouched for by the
residents Of the town. al am 73 years old
and have been troubled with kidney com
plant and lameness for many years; could
not dress myself without help. Now | am
free from all pain and soreness, and am able
to do all my own housework. owe my
thanks to Electric Bitters for having renewed
my youth and removed completely all dis
ease and and pain" Try bottle, only so
cents, at D. Lorrisux's drug store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-25

One Of the best ways of helping to coun.
teraCt the social heresies of the day and re-
move the dangers incident to the accumu
ation of masses of floating population in
large towns and cities, is by furnishing OPP
pOrtunities for persons 10 very moderate
circum stances to purchase some real es.
tate, This not only gives them home
they can call their own but 1t causes them
to take more interest in public affairs, and
become better citizens A laboring man
who holds the title of a comfortable home
will never become convert to communis-
tic theories, and will naturally incline to
read and think more seriously upon ques-
tions that tend to the perpetuity and staoil-
ity of our institutions. Any person or in
stituton that helps make 1t possible for per
sons to obtain homes cheaply and without
much ready cash outlay is "A public benefac-
tor. Savings banks aie doing good work
in this direction, but 1t is not of very pos
tive order. They build no houses them.
selves, and exert no direct influence in that
direction. In South bridge, Mass, there has
just died man, Mr.. William Edwards,
who during the last few years has built
some fifty small, cheap cottages, which,
with small garden spot, had market
value of from 800 to $1,000 each. He
would also let quite proportion of the
amount remain on mortgage. After the
cottages were built they were offered for
rent or for sale, and the majority found
ready purchasers Very many men having
steady work themselves, and, perhaps, sew.
eral children at work besides, can get
ahead two or three hundred dollars for the
first payment, and then at least some three
to six dollars per month would keep the in
terest paid up, while the garden would fur
nish much food for the family during the
summer.
The man passed away with the respect
and good. will of the community. But it
seems to US that his example is deserving
of more than local notnrie'y. Though his
operations were conducted at financial
profit to himself, he was none the less a
public ben-factor, and the beneficial results
Of his investments and la5Ors will doubt
less produce great and far-reaching benefits
many years hence. What this man has
lone In small way in one New England
village, hundreds and thousands might do
all over the country. Many are the acres
in the market seeking purchasers, and |
N any are the persons who would like to
own small home If the way were provid |
ed. There is moral, patriotic and tinan |
cial profit Ia providing the means. 1t will |
make many persons happier and better cit
zens Why cannot more capitalists, either
individually or rs building associations, at
'mpt the work?-Ne'o England Fdrmr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-25

j. G., Pipino, Game Warden Of the state
of Illinois and Deputy Grand President of
the Independent Order of Mutual Aid so.
ciety of Illinois is at the Windsor. Mr.
Pipino will talk fish, game and mutual aid
In Ottawa, and work in the interests of he
society he represents for several days He
will be pleased to meet members of the
Aid Society, or converse with members Of
fishing and cunning clubs during his stay.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-25
From Galloway.
GALLOWAY. June 20, 1887.

GALLOWAY, June ~, 1884,
Weather very warm, the mercury being
up to 100.
We were treated to heavy shower of
dust and some rain last night.
The Sunday school thought of having a
picnic on the 4'h, but have postponed il
till the weather is cooler.
Mrs. Nettie Hoffman Elliott attended
the Streator high school commencement
last week.
Miss Nellie Diehl, our teacher, is max
ing preparations for picnic the last day
of school-July list,
Mr.. Brown and Mr.. Colley each have a
new organ.
James Fetzer Is having his house newly
painted, inside and out.
Miss Mabel Koss is the guest of her sis
ter Mrs. Angel.
There will be picnic on the 18th near
the river north of Fred. Woodward's.
AUNT CHLOE.
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stir up storm of popular indignation at
the continued partnership OF the national
government with the liquor.'raliic, when
they all know that liqu,r.Tafiic Is Kill
Ing many, and every year placing on"
hundred thousand 81 our citizens In the
drunkard's gravel Are they afraid the
prohibition party will grow too fast' they
seem to follow the policy Of straining out
the gna, while gulphing down the camel,
DANIEL Is TURNKEY.
Peru, Ill.
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a Gift for All.

In order to give all chance to test it, and
thus be convinced Of its wonderful curative
powers, Dr. Kings New Discovery ior Con-
sumption. Coughs and Colds, will be, for a
limited time, given away. This offer is not
only liberal, but shows unbounded faith in
the merits of this great remedy. All who
suffer from Coughs. Colds, Consumption,
Asthma, Bronchitis, or any affection Of
Throat, Chest, or Lungs, are especially re.
quested to call at d. Lorriaux's Drug Store,
aud get Trial Bottle Free, Large Bottles,
81 90
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Word was received here some days ago, of
the death of MIR. Clapp, father of Mrs. c. W.
Tufts, in New York state last week. Mrs.
TUFTS knew nothing of her fathers illness
until informed that he was dead. lie died
Of blood poisoning, and very suddenly He
WAS buried at his old home and Mrs. tufts
birth place, at Oswego, New York.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-25

evening at Whites theatre In Detroit
Bishop Harris delivered the commence
ment address, Edward A, Barnes the alum
nj address, and Gev. Luce presented the
diplomas.
Peoria graduated a class OF thirty.five
from the High School last week
Little Jacky Farrell
Took newer wife;
Had little quarrel.
Tableau
Thcv separate for life.
Wife goes 10 cout,
There she loudly hollers;
Judge takes In the sport.
Tahleau
Socks Jack for 500.
THAT is, $50 month by way of alimony ]
Twelve score dollars yearly"
Signs poor Jacky Farrell,
"My brief love cost me dearly
Tablesu
But Jacky tars his barrel
Quick curtain,
Peoria Cal
The Peoria Y. NJ. c. A. boasts a new
bowling alley.
like to see little dog,
AID pat him on he head;
Yet like not the restless flea
That dog doth always shed.
And II no license he doth pay,
Nor muzzle clasp him round,
ike 10 see that emery dog
Incontinently crowned.
--Chicago Tribune.
The following definitions were found In
the examination papers Of private school
in ona Of our large southern cities;
S)phister--One who sophies
Evangelist-One who speaks from his
stomach.
misunderstanding to Syria.
SAbly-Stables In general.
Muse-To cry as an infant.
Misunderstanding 10 the female sex
d xology--Dropsy in the head.--Boston
Transcript.
Think twice before you speak, and then
you may he able to say something more
,ggravafing than If you spoke right out at
)nce.-PhiLddeiphid CaN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-25
Turney'H TheDrtps.

Sherman's boom for president seems to
be sort of personal property that only goes
when the senator himself Is agog. II re-
minds me of u story. A cOlored man on
Southern car was swsying back and forth
and swinging from side to side In most
singular manner. An acquaintance see
Ing the strange conduct, said, "Sambo,
what Is the matter with your" Does yer
know Dan McGaryy' said the much NOV
Ing dsrkey. "Of course do" responded
the querist, wondering what would come
pe1t. We'll, sab, he sold me silber
watch for 500" continued the black phil.
oeOpher, still keeping up his movements
"An' If stop goin' dis heah way de watch
don't go no NOAH" My theory is that
Blaine has sold the boom for president to
Sherman, whose activity is all called out
10 keep 1t going. Ifsomebody has better
theory on the Sherman boom, let him hand
II over. DANIEL TURSEY.
Peru, Ill.
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Southern Home Seekers Guide

The Illinois Central X X. Co recently
is'ued an illustrated pamphlet entitled,
Southern Home. Seekers Guide" Every
one interested in the South can secure a
copy by addressing the undersigned at
Manchester, Iowa. j. +. MERRY.
Gen West. Pass Agent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-25

r w. BREWER, Attorney and Counselor a.
IL. Law, and Notary Public. ROOms 8, 9 ~, Opera
House Block, Ottawa, III.
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n McDOUGALII,At Attorney ut Law, Ottawa
~. III. Office In Gedney's Block dec376
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-25

Republican papers are raising quite
breeze about the proposed return of rebel
ls6s. Wonder why they do not help to
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-25

~ G. TREN AIRY, Attorney al Law. Once
l.. with L. W. Brewer, Rooms {. d 10, Opera House
Block. Ottawa. III. ". jun9
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u y. LINCOLN, Attorney at Law. Once
ID. over No 10 La Sale street, west side of the
r lrt House. Ottawa. Ill. julyS7b
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-25

NR. II. w. WEBS, (Deutcher DoctorD laae
~ Physician and Surgeon to the st. Louis Female
Hospital Office over Stiefels Clothing Store corner Of
AZ Mira Ren.s ap2
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mr. CHA RITY SANDERS, successor
- to DIR. Alcinda Auten. Office Opera House BLOCK,
ottawa m Telephone No. l21' sep1S
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~ GRIGGS, Attorney and Counselor at Law.
~. Office in Lynchs block Main street. Ottawa. Ill.
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John b. RICE, Attorney at Law. Reddicks
y Block, city of Ottawa. VIII practice law in Ii
Sale and adjoining counties, and In the Appellate
and Supreme Courts. sep20-'yrs
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DRJ =. RYBURN, Ottawa. III. Office IN
~ opera House Block. In office day and night
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nR. q. MILLER, the well known 0culh
~ and Aurlst OTTAWA Ill. Office. over Lynchs e'J
\ goods store, Main street.
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Ii NJ. GODFREY, Nj. D., K; 9. B.
II. Ednburg. Office, In Armours new building. On
Madison street. Residence =, Webster 81 suR1ln
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N KNEUsSI, herman Druggist ard Apothe
WI. cary Wholesale and RETAIL Main street, Otte'
va H. Importer of Drugs. Chemicals, French Cognf
r. brsndiee Wines &c
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L. Y. 1RI9GS, Druggist, Bookseller and 6ts,
Il. ton err Ottawa III. second store In NstungeIp
@lock south side Of Court House Square
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fNEORC4E s. EIDREDdE, Attorneys
" Law Office In Postofice Block Ottawa, Ill apY1
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NJ n. ARMSTRONG;, Attern,y and Coun.
M. selor at Law, Ottawa, Ill. Notary rublc. Once
In Gedney's Block, Ottawa. jun5,@
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HIRAM T. GILBERT. JANIS II. KCKKLS.
GILBE.RT q ECKFLS, Attorneys and
" Counselurs At Law. Futterer q Metzgers Block,
east Of Court House. sep29.6s
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IT M. BASCOM, M. d.,
Office Hours 2 to Office and Residence,
Awaysin office during Office hours p. o. BLOCK
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HRSRY MAYO JOHN n. wIDNIR.
MAYO 81 wIDMER, Attorney at Law
vi ONCE In NattiRger's Block, corner Of Sale
ami Main streets front room stairs. Ottawa. III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-29

From the ST. Louis Republican, March 2l
& The almost tragic event which marked Sat urfIay
nights session OF the State senate is calcr.
lated to excite the deepest sympathy In all
parts of the State for the estimable gentleman
who was its victim. senator Harmon a man Of
rare dignity and refinement, ripe scholar
and possessed OF simple and amiable vet strono
character, which won him the love as well aS fhe
respect OF all who were associated With him was
Frustrated with paralysis direct result of
weeks OF labor devoted to what he believed to he
the best interests OF his State. A large simmer
himself, Senator Harmon knew from experience
and observation the great evils which inject the
years retarded our commercial growth as com
pared with that OF the States on three sides OF ms
where remedies have been provided His mr.
vate interest could be best served by doing as
OF the large shippers in st. Louis and eisewhere
have dOne-becoming an ally OF the railroads and
lending hand 10 Obotruct any legislation caIcu
lated TO prevent the mischievOus Discrimination
and extortion now so openly practice.. His man.
hood rejected any such idea, however and for four
years he has been a patient worker In behalf OF
legislation which would put all citizens on eOuaI
until. saturday afternoon, when he became much
depressed. At the night session, after becoming
convinced that the friends OF the railroads had
really the strength TO dodge the issue and prevent
q vote, he gave up hope and made an Announce
ment which meant practically that This broke
the strain he had 50 long been under and five min.
uteS later there W as complete collapse. lie was
carried home, and has since been lowering be-
tween life and death. There is little probability
that he viii participate in any legislation agaip
but strong grounds for hope that he Will live ioo
his work COMPLETED. ~